A Virgin A Day: Creation's New Eve

"Creation's New Eve

reveals

'a people in darkness'

not forsaken

but waiting,

for the blackness is contained

within a warm and spotless womb

dotted only

with the Speck of a Savior."

~Rita A. Simmonds~

note: This is the first time

I've heard of Rita A. Simmonds.

With this poem,

I know that I shall read

more of her poetry.

linking to the

incomparable Rebecca and her

A Virgin A Day

Comments

rebecca said…

dear nonnie,

i have never seen this gorgeous mary before! oh i love her! i am off to google juan sanchez colan and your poetess. thank you for the heavenly introductions!

December 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Norma Ruttan said…

you are so welcome, Rebecca! I love learning about new-to-me creators!

December 5, 2013 at 11:10 AM

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